Practicing Success
The factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi came to a head in 1969, marked by a significant event. Following the passing of President Zakir Hussain, the vacancy for the President of India emerged that year. Despite Indira Gandhi's reservations, the 'Syndicate,' a group within the Indian National Congress, successfully nominated her longstanding political rival and then-Speaker of the Lok Sabha, N. Sanjeeva Reddy, as the official Congress candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections. |
During the 1960s, within the Congress, Indira Gandhi had a rivalry with whom? |
Zakir Hussain V.V. Giri Syndicates None of the above |
Syndicates |
The correct answer is Option 3 - Syndicates The factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi came into the open in 1969. The syndicates were a group of powerful and influential leaders within Congress. |